Backup & Restore3 min read•Updated September 2026

How to Download Backup of Home Directory, MySQL, or Email Only

Partial backups allow you to download only what you need, such as your MySQL database or public_html directory, saving local disk space and download time.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Navigate to cPanel > Backup

Log into your cPanel account and select 'Backup' in the Files section.

2

Download Home Directory Backup

Under 'Partial Backups', click the 'Home Directory' button. Your browser will instantly begin downloading a compressed archive of your entire home directory.

3

Download Specific MySQL Databases

In the 'Download a MySQL Database Backup' table, click the name of any database you want to export. cPanel streams a raw .sql.gz dump immediately.

4

Download Email Forwarders & Filters

Click your domain name under 'Email Forwarders' to export a copy of all routing configurations.

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